The Ultimate Sisig and Garlic Fried Rice Recipe

By Avi Green October 21, 2023

If you are looking to tantalize your taste buds with an explosion of flavors, this sisig and garlic fried rice recipe is the perfect dish for you. Especially among BBQ enthusiasts, sisig offers smoky, spicy, and zesty flavors that complement the fragrant and hearty garlic fried rice. Lets dive deep into how you can bring this Filipino classic to your table.

Ingredients for Sisig

1 lb pork belly or pork jowls
1 large onion, finely chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 red bell pepper, finely chopped
1 green chili, finely chopped
2 tablespoons soy sauce
1/4 cup calamansi juice or lemon juice
Salt and pepper to taste
1 egg (optional)
Sisig seasoning (optional)

Ingredients for Garlic Fried Rice

4 cups cold, cooked white rice
5 cloves garlic, minced
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
Salt to taste
1 tablespoon soy sauce (optional)
2 scrambled eggs (optional)
Green onions for garnish

Prepare the Sisig

Step 1: Prepare the Pork

Start by rinsing and patting dry your pork. Cut it into small, thin pieces using a knife and a cutting board. Season the pork pieces with salt and pepper. Using a non-stick pan, fry the pork until crispy. Set aside.

Step 2: Saut the Vegetables

In the same pan, add a bit more oil if necessary and saut the garlic until golden brown. Add the chopped onions and cook until translucent. Add the red bell pepper and green chili, and continue cooking until the vegetables are firm yet tender.

Step 3: Combine and Season

Add the crispy pork pieces back into the pan with the sauted vegetables. Pour in the soy sauce and calamansi juice, stirring everything together. Allow the flavors to meld together by cooking for an additional 2-3 minutes. Some people love adding an egg towards the end; crack an egg over the sisig and mix well.

Prepare the Garlic Fried Rice

Step 1: Saut the Garlic

In a large pan or wok, heat some vegetable oil. Add minced garlic and saut until golden brown. The garlic should be fragrant but not burned.

Step 2: Fry the Rice

Add the cold, cooked rice to the pan and stir-fry, ensuring that each grain is coated with the fragrant garlic oil. Season with a bit of salt, and if you like, a dash of soy sauce for an added layer of flavor.

Step 3: Garnish and Serve

Once the garlic fried rice is mixed evenly and heated through, transfer it to a serving dish. Garnish with chopped green onions for that extra burst of color and flavor.

Plating the Dish

Now comes the moment of truth plating your culinary masterpiece. Serve a generous portion of garlic fried rice on one side of the plate. Pile up your perfectly seasoned sisig on the other side. You can also drizzle with a bit more calamansi juice or a soy sauce and chili mixture for extra zing. Finally, garnish with additional green onions and enjoy your chef-d'oeuvre!